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narrowleaf thorow wax

Scientific Name: Bupleurum odontites

Family: Apiaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

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Narrowleaf Thorow Wax (Bupleurum odontites)

Bupleurum odontites, commonly known as Narrowleaf Thorow Wax, is a forb/herb belonging to the genus Bupleurum.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Bupleurum odontites L.
  • Common Name: Narrowleaf Thorow Wax
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Family: Apiaceae
  • Synonyms:
    • Bupleurum fontanesii Guss. ex Caruel
    • Bupleurum gerardi

Distribution and Habitat

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Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

The Narrowleaf Thorow Wax develops in an erect manner and, as the years go by, becomes a tree.

Quirky Facts

  • The name "thorow-wax" comes from the mid-16th century and is derived from "thorough" (meaning "through") + "wax," because the stem appears to grow through the leaves.